Tune into “The Best of Beaver County” with host Jim Roddey January 23, 2020 at 11 a.m., Rocky Bleier part 2

(Beaver County, PA) The Best of Beaver County is easy to discover; it’s right on your radio!  Tune in this and every Thursday from 11 to 11:30 A.M.  for “The Best of Beaver County”, an innovative radio program on WBVP and WMBA presented by St. Barnabas. The show is hosted by Jim Roddey and is dedicated to shining light on the great things going on right here in local neighborhoods, and the people that are making it happen.  Find out what all the buzz is about by joining “The Best Of Beaver County”.  

This week is part 2 of a special interview that Jim did on a Pittsburgh radio station with Steelers legend Rocky Bleier.

The radio broadcast will be replayed each Sunday from 11:30 am to Noon.

D-Day Trip and Flags at half staff will be the conversation with Jerry Fischer on Teleforum Today

Tune into 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, and 99.3 FM at 9:10 am for Teleforum with Frank Sparks. Frank’s guest will be Jerry Fischer who is a local Veteran who helps out and participates in various functions for Veterans in our area. Jerry is also in charge of the Veterans memorial on the Bridgewater side of the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge that crosses the Beaver River in Rochester Twp. and recently wrote a controversial letter to the editor in the Beaver County Times about the proper time for a flag to be at half staff.

Pa. State Representative Aaron Bernstine talks about Human Trafficking Legislation today on Teleforum

Tune into 1230 WBVP, 1460 WMBA, and 99.3 FM this morning, Thursday January 23, 2020 to Teleforum with Frank Sparks.

Frank will be talking with Pa. State  Representative from the 10 th district about new legislation that is being introduced about human trafficking which is a bigger problem than you might think in the State of Pennsylvania. Bernstine will also be talking about his piece of legislation that cleared the house about accessing information prior to a public meeting.

So tune in at 10:10 am this morning for more.

Kim Anastas and Johanna Guarino from Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Beaver County joined Frank Sparks on Teleforum

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) Kim Anastas , Executive Director and Johanna Guarino Development and Events Coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Beaver County joined Frank Sparks in hour number one of Teleforum Wednesday January 22, 2020.

Kim and Johanna told the listeners about Big Brothers  Big Sisters of Beaver County and how January is National Mentor Month. They then went on to talk about some of the programs that they have. One of the newer programs they talked about is in four schools locally where the high school students mentor elementary students. The ladies are very pleased with how the program has progressed thus far. They  told the listeners stories about Bigs and Littles and the bond that some of them end up developing between the two of them even to the point that some Bigs have been in Littles weddings.

Kim talked about the extensive background check that they have to become a Big and   also took the listeners through the process of becoming a big, a little, and how the staff goes about matching the two together.

Johanna talked about Bowl for Kids Sake an annual bowl a-thon that is being held March 19-21 at Baden Bowl. Guarino told the listeners if they wanted to participate or even donate they could go to: https://www.firstgiving.com/event/33057/bowlforkidssake2020  for  more information.  She also talked about other fundraising events that Big Brothers Big Sisters has throughout 2020 like the Memorial Day Showcase held annually at Thursday’s in Bridgewater, Annual Golf Outing,  and the Annual Gala.

You can also see pictures and stay update with everything going on with Big Brothers Big Sisters by going to their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BigBrothersBigSistersBC/

If you would like more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters click on the logo below to be directed to their website or you can call (724) 843-4600.

You can watch the interview as it streamed Live on Facebook by clicking the play button below:

 

Manning Pushes For Helping The Disabled At Work Session

A call to improve options and safety measures for the disabled citizens of Beaver County was brought to the attention of the Board of Commissioners, and Matt Drzik has further details:

Trump’s Trial Opens on Fast Track, Dems Arguing for Removal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate is poised to hear opening arguments  in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial.  Democratic House managers are set to make their case that Trump abused power and should be removed from office. Trump himself said on Wednesday he wants top aides to testify, but he qualified that by suggesting that “national security” concerns will keep that from happening. Republicans have for now blocked Democratic motions to immediately call witnesses and subpoena documents. On Tuesday, the Senate approved rules for Trump’s trial on two articles of impeachment.

US Seeks to Tighten Rules Covering Service Animals on Planes

UNDATED (AP) — The days of passengers bringing rabbits, turtles and birds on planes as emotional-support animals could be ending. The Transportation Department on Wednesday announced plans to tighten rules regarding service animals, the biggest change being that only dogs could qualify. Airlines have complained that some passengers are abusing rules that let them bring other animals on board by saying they need the animal for emotional support.

Weinstein Trial Opens, Portraying Ex-Producer as Predator

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial has begun in a landmark moment for the global #MeToo movement. New York prosecutors painted him as a sexual predator who used his movie-magnate stature to abuse women in an opening statement Wednesday, while his lawyers sought to discredit the accusers and argue the encounters were consensual. More than two years after allegations against Weinstein gave rise to #MeToo, the trial is seen as a key point in a global reckoning with sexual misconduct by powerful men. Weinstein said little as he arrived at a Manhattan court Wednesday, though when asked whether he believed he would have a fair trial, he said yes.

Josh Kail’s Bill to Give Parents Time with Their Children Passes Committee

The State House Judiciary Committee has passed a bill drafted by State Representative Josh Kail that would provide parents with precious time with their children that was unfairly taken from them. Representative Kail tells Beaver County Radio newsman Pat Septak that House Bill 437 addresses violations of custody orders by giving the courts the power to temporarily modify the schedule without creating a new custody order…

Kail says that if one party keeps the children for an extra week, the bill would allow a judge to award the other party who has missed that time the week that he or she is owed…

Kail says under current law, if one parent breaks the custody order, there is no mechanism to give that time back to the other parent without a new custody order…

The bill now moves to the full House for consideration…and Kail says he’s hopeful it has enough support to pass:

 

Ambridge High School Hosted Youth/ Law Enforcement Forum

Ambridge Area High School hosted a Youth/ Law Enforcement Forum for students yesterday. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano was there. Click on ‘play’ to hear Sandy’s report…

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